Harsh Reality Creators & Guests

Trace Lysette is an American actress. She plays Shea on the Amazon video web television series Transparent.

Shon Faye is a writer, editor, journalist, presenter, author, podcaster, and stand-up comedian.

Nomi Ruiz is a singer, songwriter, actress, essayist and producer who is also known for her music as "Jessica 6."Ruiz appeared on Hercules & Love Affair's debut album, then continued making electronic music as Jessica 6. Her first album, "Jet Black," was released in 2020.Ruiz began acting on "Mayans M.C." and went on to star in the feature film Haymaker.Ruiz's writing on gender, sex, sexuality, toxic masculinity and inclusivity in Jezebel, The Fader, The Advocate, Talkhouse and more.

George Lavender is an Emmy award-winning journalist and the Vice President of Content at Wondery. He's reported for NPR, Marketplace, KCRW, Radio France International, and 99 Percent Invisible among others.